Anthirrhinum plant named Balumpink

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Antirrhinum plant named Balumpink characterized by its trailing habit, dark green glabrous foliage and pink flowers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention comprises a new and distinct Antirrhinumplant, hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Balumpink. This newcultivar was developed by the inventor through a controlled breedingprogram during August 1997 at Arroyo Grande, Calif. The objective of thebreeding program was the development of Antirrhinum cultivars withtrailing mounded habit, continuous flowering, excellent basal branchingand small, dark green foliage.

[0002] Balumpink resulted from the self fertilization of the proprietaryantirrhinum plant designated 90-2 which is characterised by its compacthabit, purple flowers and medium green glabrous foliage. The resultingseed was collected and germinated. From the flowering progeny, a plantwas selected in April 1998 and initially designated 229-2.

[0003] Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar by terminal or stemcuttings taken during 1998 and 1999 at Arroyo Grande, Calif., U.S.A. hasdemonstrated that the characteristics of the new cultivar as hereindescribed are firmly fixed and retained through successive generationsof such asexual propagation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] It was found that the cultivar of the present invention:

[0005] (a) exhibits a trailing habit,

[0006] (b) forms abundant bright pink flowers and

[0007] (c) exhibits dark green foliage.

[0008] When the new cultivar of the present invention is compared toCandelabra Rose Pink (not patented in the United States) it is foundthat the new cultivar exhibits a somewhat less trailing habit, largerfoliage with a different texture and flowers that differ in color andfragrance as detailed in TABLE A.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS

[0009] The accompanying photographs show as nearly true as it isreasonably possible to make the same in color illustrations of thistype, typical flower and foliage characteristics of the new cultivar.

[0010] The first photograph comprises a view of the growth habit ofBalumpink in a pot containing four plants.

[0011] The second photo comprises a close-up view of typical flowers andfoliage of Balumpink. Colors are darker than the actual flower andfoliage colors.

[0012] The plants were grown in a greenhouse at West Chicago, Ill., USA.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0013] The Balumpink cultivar has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions to date. Accordingly, it is possible that thephenotype may vary somewhat with variations in the environment, such astemperature, light intensity and day length.

[0014] The chart used in the identification of colors described hereinis the R.H.S Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society, London,England. The color values were determined on Sep. 26, 2000 in WestChicago, Ill. The readings were taken between 11:00 and 11:45 p.m. undernatural light conditions. The plants were produced from cuttings takenfrom stock plants and grown for ten (10) weeks in a double polycarbonate covered greenhouse under conditions comparable to those usedin commercial practice while utilizing a soilless growth medium andmaintaining temperatures of approximately 72° F. during the day andapproximately 65° F. during the night.

[0015] Classification:

[0016] Botanical—Antirrhinum majus cultivar Balumpink

[0017] Commercial—Trailing Snapdragon

[0018] Propagation:

[0019] Type cutting—Terminal tip

[0020] Time to Initiate Roots—Approximately 10-14 days with the shortertimes generally being experienced in the summer and the longer times inthe winter

[0021] Root Description—Fibrous, branching

[0022] Plant Description:

[0023] General Appearance and Form—Mounded and trailing

[0024] Plant length (from top of plant plane to lowerflowers)—Approximately 16 cm p1 Foliage width—Approximately 28 cm

[0025] Branching habit—Freely branching. Pinching encourages branching.

[0026] Stem—Diameter at lowest node approximately 5 mm, closest to 146Bin color, smooth in texture

[0027] Internode length—Approximately 2.2 cm

[0028] Foliage description:

[0029] Shape—Ovate, acute apex, attenuate base, entire margin

[0030] Arrangement—Opposite

[0031] Venation pattern—Arcuate

[0032] Texture—Upper and lower surface: smooth

[0033] Color of mature foliage—Upper surface closest to 137A withvenation of 146A, lower surface closest to 146A with venation of 146A

[0034] Size of mature leaves—Approximately 3.3 cm in length,approximately 1.8 cm in width

[0035] Petiole—Length is approximately 3 mm, diameter is approximatelylmm, color is 146A, texture is smooth

[0036] Flower Description:

[0037] Flowering Habit—Balumpink is freely flowering under outdoorgrowing conditions with substantially continuous blooming from springuntil fall.

[0038] Flower arrangement—Terminal racemes

[0039] Peduncle—Length is approximately 9 mm, diameter is approximately1 mm, color is closest to 146D

[0040] Flower—Approximately 3.2 cm in length, bilabiate. Lip texture issmooth, margin entire and somewhat undulating. Upper lip is 2 parted,approximately 1.8 cm long, approximately 2.3 cm wide, 62A at marginsfading to 62D where lip meets palate. Lower lip is 3 parted,approximately 1.3 cm in length, approximately 2 cm in width, 62A atedges fading to 62D with two areas of 6A where lip meets palate. Thepalate is 155D and covered with hairs of 155D. Inside throat is 155Dwith hairs of 6A and venation of 63C, outside throat is between 62C and62D.

[0041] Flower bud—Length is approximately 1.9 cm, width is approximately9mm, texture is pilose

[0042] Calyx—5 sepals, approximately 8 mm in length, approximately 4 mmin width, ovate with acute apex, surface is pilose, upper and lowersurface color is closest to 137C

[0043] Reproductive Organs—Androecium: 4 stamens, 2 are 1.8 cm inlength, 155D; 2 are 1.4 cm in length 155D with slight anthocyanincoloration. Anthers approximately 2 mm in length, color is 12D. Pollencolor is closest to 12A. Gynoecium: one pistil. Stigma length isapproximately 2 mm, color is 144B. Style is approximately 1.4 cm inlength, color is 144D with slight anthocyanin coloration. Ovary is 2 mmin diameter and hoary.

[0044] Seed production: Seed production has not been observed.

[0045] Disease resistance: Resistance to pathogens is not claimed. TABLEA CHARACTERISTIC BALUMPINK CANDELABRA ROSE PINK PLANT WIDTH-CM 28 CM31.8 CM MATURE LEAF LENGTH × 3.3 × 1.8 1.2 × 1   WIDTH-CM LEAF SHAPEOVATE OVAL LEAF TEXTURE GLABROUS PUBESCENT FLOWER COLOR 62A 72B FLOWERFRAGRANCE NONE SWEET FLOWER LENGTH × 3.4 × 1.7 3.3 × 1.6 WIDTH OF LOWERLIP-CM

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Antirrhinum named ‘Balumpink’substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits atrailing growth habit, (b) forms abundant bright pink flowers and (c)exhibits dark green foliage.